yang

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology

Etymology

From early romanizations of Chinese 陽/阳 (yáng), originally in reference to the sunny side of areas such as mountains and dwellings.

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